Creative Coins

03/11/2026

Hi all, as I get Creative Coins set up on Google, I've been playing with their AI to make display pictures. It does a descent enough job, and I'm adding some color trying to get away from the monochromatic black. I'm experimenting with some different display styles as well.
So, its poll time! what's a winner?, what needs to go away?
The colors and styles, not the coins :)

02/24/2026

A modern replica of a traditional Chinese good luck token. The central inscription reads, "By Royal decree you will be lucky".

02/22/2026

Not a new design, but it's been several years so it might as well be. Quarter jigsaw puzzle
Tweezers and magnifiers recommended.
Challenge level: 8/10
Heads is one puzzle, tails is another bonus puzzle.

02/19/2026

Howdy Y'all! Trot on over to The Barnyard and see what my friends and I are up to in the new category, The Stables

02/13/2026

Sneak peek of 2 new additions to a new category
"The Wilderness"

02/11/2026

The one that started it all. My very first experience with cut coins was with one of these British half pennies. It caught my eye as I was passing by, and sparked a new path that could never be scripted. I would stop by and admire it every time he came and set up.
Yarlen would come into the swap meet from time to time, selling his old inventory hoping for the weeks needs to be met. I had seen him a few times before, his distinct Popeye look and vagabond demeanor making a unique impression. Such an odd fellow. He had 3 or 4 cases he would lay out on his tailgate. No flash. No artifice. Just raw "here I am this is me take it or leave it" energy. That was as interesting as his work. He had several nice pieces, but this one stood out. It was full detail. No blocked letters. Nothing left out. Nothing left in. A masters piece indeed. It had gold plated highlights. The rigging. The water. Very tasteful and it captivated me. I would go see "Andy" and his coins every time he would show up. This coin sparked the fire.
I have never cut it before. This is my first one. For years I was very intimidated. I even attempted to think about it a few times but always set it aside. So now, finally as I approach 10,000 coins of my own work since first laying eyes on it, I figured it was well overdue. I think I will add the gold plate highlights and complete the look.

02/08/2026

📍 NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCEMENT 📍

The Show Low Main Street Farmers Market & Art Walk is moving—same heart, new home. Join us this season at 180 N. 11th Street, Show Low, AZ, located on 11th Street between Hall & Huning.

🗓 Seasonal Market: May 16th – September 19th
⏰ Saturdays | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Expect fresh finds, local flavors, familiar faces, free parking, and family-friendly community activities.

✨ Vendor applications will open February 13th.
Farmers, makers, artists, and food vendors—keep an eye out if you’d like to be part of this season.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our new location and another great year.

01/22/2026

New additions to the website.

01/15/2026

Creative Coins GIFT CARDS now available!

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01/10/2026

Twelve New designs added to the website.

01/05/2026

This weeks new designs added to the website